ServerNet Cluster Manual

Upgrading a ServerNet Cluster
ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003
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Example: Merging Three Star Topologies to Create a
Tr i-Star Top ology
Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 show the merging of three ServerNet clusters into a tri-star
topology that can support up to 24 nodes. Figure 4-9 shows three clusters using the
star topology installed and ready for merging.
Figure 4-9. Before the Upgrade: Example of Merging Three Star Topologies to
Create a Tri-Star Topology
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2-Node
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Cluster
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TSM
Workstation A
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2-Node
ServerNet Cluster
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ServerNet Cluster
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